Costly?

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by koolpc, Nov 14, 2016.

  1. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Got quoted £710 to change 5 rads. 2 are brand new rads teed off from existing pipework. The other 3 rads are being replaced for bigger / better ones.

    Does this sound about the right price? Biggest rad is 1000 x 600 double. Rest are smaller but still doubles.
     
  2. Pollowick

    Pollowick Screwfix Select

    Does that include the radiators?
     
  3. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Yes it does. Rads come to about £250
     
  4. PaulBlackpool

    PaulBlackpool Screwfix Select

    Is he charging VAT?
     
  5. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    That is the total price.
     
  6. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    With rads, some pipe and fittings that doesn't sound a bad price.
     
  7. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    That sounds a reasonable price, particularly as it includes new installs. As this is a quote, is assume you are not doing it this time of the year! You would have to be crazy:D.
     
  8. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Why not? Its cold in here! lol
     
  9. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    I'd expect that to be a good two days without heating!
    Rather you than me:D:p
     
  10. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    We don't mind. Got duvets! lol
     
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  11. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    As changing size of rads you may want to ask how pipes are being altered to new rads

    Floorboards up and new vertical tails to rad valves will look neater. Or you may end up with horizontal pipework extended to fit - may be tucked tight to rad and neat or :eek: not

    Good opportunity to flush through system and add a cleaner and then of course inhibitor

    If all of the above included, then it all adds to the price in materials and labour
     
  12. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    No floorboards need lifting.
     
  13. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    Where are the pipes he is going to tee into then? exposed?
     
  14. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Yes, they are. Serving existing rad. This is only for the 2 new ones though. Each in different areas of the house.
     
  15. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    Teeing into the existing legs and running exposed new pipework?

    Interesting. I would not do it personally, would prefer to chase/drop into floor.
    Still a 'reasonable' price for the work, without knowing exactly what variables are involved.

    Has he given an estimate for time it will take,
    and do you know what layout your heating system is (i.e Combi or system boiler and is it Y plan or S plan etc.)
    Just to get a better idea.
     
  16. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Can't beat Kudox radiators our host stock.
     
  17. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Nothing wrong in teeing into existing run though (coming down the wall).

    Combi, condensing. Not sure how long. Maybe a full day i would say.
     
  18. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    I notice some rads that are still double rads, single fin inside. They are thinner than my other 'normal' double rads. Are they any good? Plumber swears by them! No idea of make as nothing on the rads
     
  19. KIAB did a post recently that showed all the different rad types.

    More fins = more heat output. And usually more thickerer too...
     
  20. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Plumber said these are superb! Type 21

    I was hoping for type 22
     
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2016

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